Practice mode Income Inequality

Since standard measures of income distribution leave out in-kind transfers, how do they relate to the true inequality of living standards?

Correct answer A. They exaggerate the inequality of living standards

Explanation

In-kind transfers such as food aid, free healthcare and subsidised housing mostly go to poorer households. Leaving them out understates the resources of the poor and so overstates inequality.

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